With IPHost Network Monitor you can run simple snmp requests against a Nortel device in your network.
gvcIfRgSnmpOperStatus
General Vc Interface Rg Snmp Operational Status
The current state of the interface. The up state indicates the interface is operational and capable of forwarding packets. The down state indicates the interface is not operational, thus unable to forward packets. testing state indicates that no operational packets can be passed.
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